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~ (Author) "When you go out on a collecting trip to a pond, the seashore, or even to a nearby park or vacant lot, it makes sense..." (more)
Key Phrases: water scorpion, water boatman, pond snails, United States, Mystery Snail (more...)
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Suggestions for collecting and keeping as pets such small animals as snails, toads, worms, ants, butterflies, and starfish.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (May 31, 1979)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140491864
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140491869
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #348,118 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #45 in  Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( S ) > Simon, Seymour
    #61 in  Books > Children's Books > Animals > Pets > Nonfiction

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When you go out on a collecting trip to a pond, the seashore, or even to a nearby park or vacant lot, it makes sense to wear old clothing. Read the first page
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water scorpion, water boatman, pond snails, brine shrimp
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United States, Mystery Snail
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and practical book for the junior zoologist, August 23, 2007
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We loved this book when we found it in the school library, and when we had to return it, I decided we needed a copy for at home. It covers 15 different kinds of little, common wild animals that children are likely to find, and how to care for them. None of the equipment is expensive or difficult to find (all the instructions are based off of a 1 gallon pickle jar). Issues like responsibility to the animal and the importance of leaving endangered creatures in the wild are covered. The book is written in a tone that respects the child as a scientist. The information is clear and reliable and sets the young scientist up for success.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite childhood books, August 4, 2008
When I was 8 years old, I found a copy of this book. I'm not really sure how I found it, I just know that I had a copy and I absolutely loved it. Because of this book, I experienced what it was like to keep alive many small animals and learn to care for them as pets. I remember specifically catching crickets, making my jar as a small living area for them, and feeding them melon slices after dinner. In the evening, they would chirp in my room as I went to sleep. It became a great childhood memory.

Other animals were cared for in my posession, like tadpoles, praying mantis, toads, and many more. Each of them were kept for a short time and then released into the wild. As it was, I am thankful for the experience to have had this book, and I recommend it for any parent to their young child to experience more about the world we live in. I know it was a great experience for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fun to read - my kids love it, June 29, 2008
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Look up your insect or creature & see how to take care of them! Great book to allow children to capture bugs & observe them - then set them free & find something else...
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